Hello!
I used to journal a bit here and there. I think the longest I managed to do it consistently was January '22 until mid '23.
I want to give it another try and see how it goes this time. As a little motivation boost I got myself a fountain pen. First time I got one since back in school; like 20 years ago when I switched to ballpoint. And used to have ones from LAMY back then and after 2 days of resarch I got the LAMY AL-star. I went to the store to test and it took me 30 minutes to decide on the colour. So I totally understand why people own many pens very fast :D
What I have found to work with me is having a structured thing I write down everyday. For me it is 3 things I'm grateful for. I may write more but I always include at least that. I also found it helpful that I have someone to share it with every day and she shares hers with me. (Just the gratitude piece not the whole journal entry usually). Then we start up a conversation on those things. I now look forward to it and have been doing that for about two years now. Fun pens also help. Especially a fountain pen which you want to use everyday so the stupid thing does not dry out and get clogged.
Thank you for the suggestions.
I have tried a gratitude log in the past, but it's not really working for me. Ironically, it made me feel ungrateful, because I had such a hard time with it :D But I am glad you have found a way that works for you :)
But having a structure might be a good idea. I just have to see what works for me. I will just do it like I did last time and then adapt as I go.
But I agree, a nice pen you want to use can really help to pick it up daily :)
Somedays are harder than others. The other day I was grateful to have gotten pushed out of the ditch, grateful I got pushed out of a client's driveway and grateful I technically did not hit the deer. It was a difficult day to be grateful for as it was so stressful. I also enjoy a good scented ink or a nice nontraditional ink color.